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Match List - I with List - II.
List-I (Metal) List-II (Ores)
(a) Aluminium (i) Siderite
(b) Iron (ii) Calamine
(c) Copper (iii) Kaolinite
(d) Zinc (iv) Malachite

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (24 Feb Shift 2)
Options:
  • A (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
  • B (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
  • C (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
  • D (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)

Siderite-FeCO3

Siderite is a mineral composed of iron (II) carbonate (FeCO3). It is a widespread mineral that is an ore of iron. 

Calamine-ZnCO3

Zinc ore is most commonly found as zinc carbonate (ZnCO3​), known as calamine or smithsonite. 

Kaolinite-Al2(OH)4·Si2O5

Malachite-Cu(OH)2·CuCO3

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